leno

American  

[lee-noh] / ˈli noʊ /

noun

plural

lenos

1. Also called leno weave;.  Also called gauze weave.  a weave structure in which paired warp yarns are intertwined in a series of figure eights and filling yarn is passed through each of the interstices so formed, producing a firm, open mesh.

2. any fabric in this weave.

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adjective

1. made in leno weave.

leno ¹ British  

/ ˈliːnəʊ /

noun

1. (in textiles) a weave in which the warp yarns are twisted together in pairs between the weft or filling yarns

2. a fabric of this weave

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Leno ² British  

/ ˈliːnəʊ /

noun

1. Dan, original name George Galvin. 1860–1904, British music-hall entertainer, noted esp for his pantomime performances: he died insane

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Etymology

Origin of leno

1850–55; perhaps Anglicized variant of French linon lawn, derivative of lin linen (< Latin līnum flax)

Example Sentences

Jay Leno, a confidant to Iglesias and the man who inspired him to start his own insane car collection and offered Koy his first late-night appearance on “The Tonight Show,” agrees that a show like this is a huge step for comedy.

From Los Angeles Times

“My attitude when I came to this town was if you can’t get in through the front door, go in the back door,” Leno said.

From Los Angeles Times

Leno says one of the key factors in Fluffy’s mass appeal is his likability.

From Los Angeles Times

Everton won 2-1 at Fulham thanks to farcical own goal from Cottagers keeper Bernd Leno.

From Barron's

In the 83rd minute, Leno punched an Everton corner into his own net under pressure from Everton's Jake O'Brien.

From Barron's